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Images from Colony Day Saturday.

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September 2, 2025 - 3:09 PM

For the kids, maybe Colony Day was about candy. But for the adults, it was about connecting. Photo by Susan Lynn / Iola Register

COLONY — For the children, Saturday was as much about candy and games, while adults took advantage to connect with friends.

Here are a few images from Saturday’s Colony Day celebration.

Colony Day Parade’s grand marshals ride in the parade Saturday. Photo by Susan Lynn / Iola Register
Travis Church, left, visits with Kevin Beebe who hoisted his 3-year-old son, Eli, on his shoulders Saturday at Colony Day’s annual celebration. Photo by Susan Lynn / Iola Register
Elora Long, 6, extends her arm in order for artist Mercy Gordon to paint a unicorn during Colony Day activities Saturday. Photo by Susan Lynn / Iola Register
Elora Long, 6, shows off a unicorn painted by Mercy Gordon. Photo by Susan Lynn / Iola Register
The Golden Harvest float was a highlight of Saturday’s Colony Day parade. Photo by Susan Lynn / Iola Register
Becky Robb brings a year-old kangaroo to Colony Day, much to Sofia Rodriguez-Stauffer’s delight.
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